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Richard Forrester

Baby steps against PSG to Bristol City: Tony Pulis on why Kane Wilson's rise was never in doubt

Not many were happier to hear of Kane Wilson making the switch to Bristol City than his old manager Tony Pulis.

For the ex-Robins boss, it has never been in doubt that the 22-year-old would make a career for himself at the highest level after picking him out from the West Brom academy at the age of 16.

It was six years ago when Wilson caught the eye of Pulis after the Baggies encouraged academy players to come and train with the first team twice a week. He was one of four players alongside ex-City loanee Jonathan Leko and Sam Field who the manager would focus his attention on to help them fulfil their potential.

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